Jackson Holliday hit the Orioles’ first homer of the season in a 7‑4 win over the Tigers, sending a 337‑foot blast over the left‑field foul pole at Camden Yards. The ball landed on the concrete block beside the pole, a rarity that drew a fan scrambling for a souvenir — during the game tonight.

Holliday’s power play gave Baltimore a 6‑4 advantage before the Tigers pulled a run in the fifth. He also singled in the third, walked once, and scored twice, marking his first RBI of the season. His return from a hand surgery injury on March 22 signals a fresh push for the club ahead this season.

The home run is the shortest out‑of‑the‑park left‑field shot at Camden Yards since 2015, according to Statcast data. Holliday, drafted first overall in 2022, spent the opening month in the minors, batting .176 in 22 games before earning a spot on the 25‑man roster. His bat shows promise after a tough rookie year for the.

With the Orioles tightening their playoff chase, Holliday’s unexpected power surge could tilt the balance in the American League East. The 21‑year‑old’s ability to deliver long balls after a back‑hand injury adds a new dimension to Baltimore’s lineup. Fans now watch his next at‑bat with renewed interest in the next week of the season for.